If you are going with the Linksys Extender RE4100W Setup then you are on the right path. Linksys RE4100W N600 is a dual-band wireless range extender operates dual-band wireless range which permits you to repeat the wireless signal of your existing access point or WiFi router in order to deliver the powerful Internet signals to dead network areas throughout a wireless connection. You can easily set it up with the help of http//extender.linksys.com- the default web-based setup page.
All you need to know about N600 extender before proceeding for Linksys Extender Setup RE4100W procedure-
Before proceeding for any kind of setup, it's good to understand the device first. Same is with the Linksys Extender RE4100W Setup with http//extender.linksys.com The Linksys N600 extender carries buttons and LED at the front, bottom, and side. The LED present at the front and gives the particulars about the power, signal strength, and updating process.
- Solid/Strong Green- Ready to use.
- Solid/Strong Amber- Weak/lose connectivity with the router.
- Flickering/Blinking Green- Boot up, factory reset, update the firmware.
- Flickering/Blinking amber- Fails to establish connectivity with the router or some other bug/error.
Now you have understood all the basic about the Linksys N600 range extender. So let's move forward towards the setup of Linksys RE4100W extender.
Easy Way to Setup Linksys RE4100W Dual-Band Wireless Extender
Setting up the Linksys RE4100W Wireless range extender is made easy and fast with the built-in setup software. Before you actually begin with the setup, all you need to know about the following details of your existing active wireless network.
- Connect your Linksys RE4100W with the working power outlet.
- Place your range extender in the mid path between your existing WiFi router network range and the dead network area that is untouched with the Wi-Fi. Be sure you have a minimum of 50% of your existing WiFi router's network signals.
- Connect one end of the LAN/Ethernet cable back to the port of Linksys extender and another end to your computer.
Note: Make sure that your computer is only connected with Linksys range extender only, not with your current router either wirelessly or wired. - Open any of your preferred web browser on your computer or laptop and try to access the Linksys Smart WiFi Setup by entering http//extender.linksys.com in the address bar.
- As you hit the enter key, you will prompt on the authentication page, enter the login credentials and click on OK or Login button.
Once you have accessed the RE4100W Linksys Smart WiFi Setup web-based setup page. Just follow the on-screen instructions. After the successful connectivity with your currently existing router's wireless network. A confirmation message will display over your desktop's screen. Click on Close button.
What if you Not Able to Access the Linksys Smart WiFi Setup
It's one of the most common issues that you might face with your WiFi range extender during Linksys wireless extender setup. So do not panic. Just follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Power cycle Linksys RE4100W range extender.
- Place your Linksys range extender near about 1 to 3 feet of your existing WiFi router.
- You must check the IP address of your Linksys range extender present on your current router's DHCP table.
- Once you connect your computer with the LAN port of your Linksys RE4100 range extender, try to access it with the help of default IP address.
We hope our this particular article section helps to set up your Linksys range extender seamlessly. If somehow, you face any trouble regarding the configuration and setup procedure on your range extender device. Share with us through comments. We are eager to help you out always with the best solutions.
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